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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 225.68 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 225.68 and 73.34 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 225.68 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/225.68 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 225.68 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 16,549.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,549.88/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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